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As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the state, members of the Washington National Guard concluded their support mission to eight local hospitals on Feb. 19, 2022.
For the last month, nearly 100 Guard members supported three COVID-19 testing sites in Olympia, Seattle and Tacoma and performed non-clinical duties at hospitals in Everett, Richland, Spokane, Wenatchee and Yakima. Their duties included transportation, meal delivery and supporting staff with clerical duties.
“Things went very well and we are so grateful for the support they gave us,” said Emily Volland, director of communications at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
During the past month, Guard members conducted more than 2,500 COVID-19 tests. At the five hospitals, Guard members provided more than 9,000 hours of support to hospital staff that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his press conference on Feb. 9, 2022, Gov. Jay Inslee thanked the Guard and mentioned the case trends and rates would mean the Guard was no longer needed for the mission.
“Our Guard members continue to answer the call during this on-going pandemic response,” said Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, the adjutant general, Washington National Guard. “They continue to volunteer for the opportunity to serve their state during a time of need.”
Since March 2020, more than 2,600 Washington National Guard members have deployed in support of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
| Date Taken: | 02.16.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 02.17.2022 17:50 |
| Story ID: | 414775 |
| Location: | CAMP MURRAY, WASHINGTON, US |
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